The Relevance of Mobile and Distance Education: Developing and Advanced Approach to Learning

Abstract

In recent years’ education has transformed from its traditional arrangements to blending education, where traditional learning meets technologies. Learners recommend on what type of educational styles they prefer. They expect the incorporation of mobile technologies into educational learning.

Higher educational institutions are challenged to innovate and give new educational opportunities. Distance learning has been on the scene for several years. It provides an amazing opportunity that allows teacher-student communication without a specific location to study. It enables interactions via digital platforms where learning information is exchanged.

The purpose of the study is identifying how relevant is distance and M-learning to the modern, digital society. The study investigates details of distance and M-learning, analysing advantages and disadvantages. The study is intended to explore the reasons why some countries do and do not accept this type of learning. The study also provides an observational analysis of Georgia and the rest of the world. The result of the study is supposed to create awareness and promote distance and M-learning, especially in Georgia.

The results of the observation studies indicate that distance and M-learning are gaining more and more interest globally. Developing countries are investing in having distance and M-learning, however, educators still must fight government policies. The results also that accreditation and credibility of the courses is the main challenge. Case on Georgia shows that there is a huge inter-est in distance education, however, quality assurance still does not recognize those courses.